The Bodyguard (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, The Bodyguard is an action and western film directed by Ali Khamraev, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The setting is Central Asia during the Russian civil war. In the post-revolutionary twenties, when the power in European Russia was (officially) "fully in the hands of the workers and peasants", but the fight against the Basmachi rebels was in full swing. When a Red Army detachment captures Sultan Mazar, the brains behind the Bazmachi contingent, a decision is made to escort urgently the prisoner to the Bukhara province. The difficult mission is entrusted to a grizzled mountain trapper and conscientious revolutionary called Mirzo. His expertise is essential to traverse the precarious paths and steep mountain ridges along the way, impossible terrain for the inexperienced. A group consisting of Mirzo, his brother Kova, the Sultan, his daughter Zaranghis and slave Saifulla set off on this journey. They are forced to fight on the mountain ridges as well as negotiate the natural dangers and harsh elements.
Who’s in it. The Bodyguard stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Mirzo, Anatoliy Solonitsyn as Sultan Nazar, Shavkat Abdusalamov as Fottabek and Shavkat Abdusalyamov as Fottabek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Bodyguard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bodyguard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bodyguard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bodyguard (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bodyguard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bodyguard worth watching?
- The Bodyguard holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bodyguard?
- The Bodyguard stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Shavkat Abdusalamov, Shavkat Abdusalyamov and Gulya Tashbayeva.
- When was The Bodyguard released?
- The Bodyguard was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.